Carson A Merk – Playing for 90 https://playingfor90.com Soccer News for International Soccer, Football, and Futbol Teams and Leagues Wed, 25 Jan 2017 01:46:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.4 The Draft road not taken with Jeremy Ebobisse: The Portland Prodigy https://playingfor90.com/2017/01/24/draft-road-not-taken-jeremy-ebobisse-portland-prodigy/ https://playingfor90.com/2017/01/24/draft-road-not-taken-jeremy-ebobisse-portland-prodigy/#respond Wed, 25 Jan 2017 01:46:03 +0000 https://playingfor90.com/?p=429492 A draft day trade allowed for Jeremy Ebobisse to be selected 4th overall by the Portland Timbers. January 13th, 2017. That’s the day Jeremy Ebobisse got to finally hear his name called on stage at the 2017 MLS Superdraft. “The draft was a surreal experience. From the moment I woke up that day, to when […]

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]]> https://playingfor90.com/2017/01/24/draft-road-not-taken-jeremy-ebobisse-portland-prodigy/feed/ 0 The Draft road not taken with Jeremy Ebobisse: The Final Preparations https://playingfor90.com/2017/01/03/the-draft-road-not-taken-with-jeremy-ebobisse-the-final-preparations/ https://playingfor90.com/2017/01/03/the-draft-road-not-taken-with-jeremy-ebobisse-the-final-preparations/#respond Wed, 04 Jan 2017 02:59:50 +0000 https://playingfor90.com/?p=428784 As the 2017 MLS Superdraft quickly approaches, Jeremy Ebobisse shares his excitement for the big day, and what he brings to the club that picks him. January 13th is the 2017 MLS Superdraft. It’s the end of the tunnel on former Duke Blue Devil Jeremy Ebobisse’s journey to an MLS club. Almost every player entering […]

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]]> https://playingfor90.com/2017/01/03/the-draft-road-not-taken-with-jeremy-ebobisse-the-final-preparations/feed/ 0 The Draft road not taken with Jeremy Ebobisse: Becoming a pro https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/23/the-draft-road-not-taken-with-jeremy-ebobisse-becoming-a-pro/ https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/23/the-draft-road-not-taken-with-jeremy-ebobisse-becoming-a-pro/#respond Fri, 23 Dec 2016 20:13:45 +0000 https://playingfor90.com/?p=428351 The third article in the series chronicling Jeremy Ebobisse’s path to the Superdraft will cover his decision to leave Duke and sign with MLS, and the loan stint in Charleston that followed. A big reason for the title of this series, The Draft Road Not Taken, is that Jeremy Ebobisse’s story is the first of […]

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]]> https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/23/the-draft-road-not-taken-with-jeremy-ebobisse-becoming-a-pro/feed/ 0 The Draft road not taken with Jeremy Ebobisse: School Days https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/17/draft-road-not-taken-jeremy-ebobisse-school-days/ https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/17/draft-road-not-taken-jeremy-ebobisse-school-days/#respond Sat, 17 Dec 2016 19:34:48 +0000 https://playingfor90.com/?p=427703 In the second volume of The Draft Not Taken with Jeremy Ebobisse, we focus on his time at Walter Johnson High School and Duke University. Last week, we laid a foundation on the upbringing of 2017 MLS Superdraft prospect Jeremy Ebobisse. As we all know, high school is one of the biggest steps in a […]

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]]> https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/17/draft-road-not-taken-jeremy-ebobisse-school-days/feed/ 0 The Draft road not taken with Jeremy Ebobisse: The Foundation https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/11/draft-road-not-taken-jeremy-ebobisse-foundation/ https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/11/draft-road-not-taken-jeremy-ebobisse-foundation/#respond Sun, 11 Dec 2016 22:45:30 +0000 https://playingfor90.com/?p=427635 Over the next two months, The Draft Road Not Taken with Jeremy Ebobisse will be giving you an inside look at one of the MLS’ top prospects, through his own words and stories, leading up to the 2017 MLS Superdraft. Jeremy Ebobisse is considered by many the top prospect in January’s MLS Superdraft pool of players. […]

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]]> https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/11/draft-road-not-taken-jeremy-ebobisse-foundation/feed/ 0 2016 MLS Cup Final: Playing for 90 staff predictions https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/10/2016-mls-cup-final-playing-for-90-staff-predictions/ https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/10/2016-mls-cup-final-playing-for-90-staff-predictions/#respond Sat, 10 Dec 2016 19:05:33 +0000 https://playingfor90.com/?p=427414 The 2016 MLS Cup is upon us, and our writers here make their predictions. Will it be Seattle Sounders FC or Toronto FC? This weekend is the finale of an exciting, unpredictable 2016 MLS season. We saw 2015 cellar dweller Colorado finish second in the Western Conference this year, and fall to Seattle in the […]

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]]> https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/10/2016-mls-cup-final-playing-for-90-staff-predictions/feed/ 0 Justin Davis is excited to transition to MLS with Minnesota United FC https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/07/justin-davis-excited-transition-mls-minnesota-united-fc/ https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/07/justin-davis-excited-transition-mls-minnesota-united-fc/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2016 02:49:01 +0000 https://playingfor90.com/?p=427409 Minnesota United FC is one of two new teams to Major League Soccer in 2017. However, they are not a new franchise as a whole. The club is moving from the NASL, and will have a familiar big piece coming with them. Justin Davis signed as one of the first MLS players for MNUFC, after […]

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]]> https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/07/justin-davis-excited-transition-mls-minnesota-united-fc/feed/ 1 Callum Irving looks forward to Canadian homecoming with Ottawa Fury FC https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/07/callum-irving-looks-forward-canadian-homecoming-ottawa-fury-fc/ https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/07/callum-irving-looks-forward-canadian-homecoming-ottawa-fury-fc/#respond Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:00:34 +0000 https://playingfor90.com/?p=427377 After a strong rookie season in South Texas, Vancouver native Callum Irving is set to return to The North as a goalkeeper for Ottawa Fury FC. Following a great four-year run at the University of Kentucky, Callum Irving was set to be an early selection in the MLS Superdraft. However, things did not go as […]

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]]> https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/07/callum-irving-looks-forward-canadian-homecoming-ottawa-fury-fc/feed/ 0 MLS Repair Guide: How the Houston Dynamo can compete in 2017 https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/06/mls-repair-guide-houston-dynamo-can-compete-2017/ https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/06/mls-repair-guide-houston-dynamo-can-compete-2017/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2016 20:43:51 +0000 https://playingfor90.com/?p=427254 After finishing in the cellar of the Western Conference in 2016, let’s breakdown how Houston can get back to winning in 2017. A diagnostic look back at the 2016 Houston Dynamo season: Owen Coyle was crafting the roster to his liking in the Scot’s second season at the helm in Houston, after replacing long time coach Dom Kinnear. […]

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]]> https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/06/mls-repair-guide-houston-dynamo-can-compete-2017/feed/ 0 Osvaldo Alonso deserves a lot of credit for Seattle’s MLS Cup Final run https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/04/osvaldo-alonso-deserves-lot-credit-seattles-mls-cup-final-run/ https://playingfor90.com/2016/12/04/osvaldo-alonso-deserves-lot-credit-seattles-mls-cup-final-run/#respond Mon, 05 Dec 2016 01:34:34 +0000 https://playingfor90.com/?p=427162 With rugged two way play, fierce leadership, and the thirst for a championship, Osvaldo Alonso has helped the Sounders reach the final match. Seattle Sounders’ attackers Jordan Morris and Nicolas Lodeiro get the national attention. Morris was the rookie prodigy, bringing home the MLS Rookie of the Year. Lodeiro won Newcomer of the Year, after […]

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